About Company
Furley Page Solicitors is a leading law firm with a rich history of serving clients across Kent and the South East for over 300 years. Renowned for our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and client care, we provide expert legal advice across a comprehensive range of services, including corporate, commercial, private client, and dispute resolution. Our firm prides itself on fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our collective success and upholds our reputation for legal distinction. We embrace modern working practices, including remote roles, to attract the best talent and ensure our operations are efficient and forward-thinking. Joining Furley Page means becoming part of a legacy of legal excellence, working alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding results and maintaining the highest standards in everything we do.
Job Description
We are seeking a meticulous and highly organised Remote Policy Documentation Assistant to join our dedicated team at Furley Page Solicitors. In this essential remote role, you will be instrumental in supporting the creation, review, and maintenance of a wide array of company policies, procedures, and internal documentation. This position is ideal for an individual with exceptional attention to detail, strong writing skills, and a keen eye for consistency and clarity. You will work closely with various departments, including HR, Compliance, and Operations, to ensure all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, compliant with regulatory requirements, and easily accessible to relevant stakeholders.
Your primary focus will be on ensuring our internal policies and procedural guidelines are comprehensive, user-friendly, and reflect best practices within the legal sector. This involves drafting new documents from provided information, editing existing content for clarity and grammar, formatting documents to meet brand standards, and managing document version control. As a Remote Policy Documentation Assistant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the operational efficiency and regulatory adherence of the firm, contributing directly to our commitment to excellence. We are looking for someone who thrives in an autonomous work environment, is proactive in identifying areas for improvement in documentation processes, and possesses a strong sense of responsibility. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a highly respected legal firm while enjoying the flexibility of a remote working model.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, edit, and proofread various internal policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
- Collaborate with department heads and subject matter experts to gather information and incorporate feedback into documentation.
- Manage document version control, ensuring all team members have access to the latest approved versions.
- Organize and maintain a centralized repository for all company policies and procedures, making them easily retrievable.
- Ensure all documentation adheres to established brand guidelines, legal standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in developing and implementing documentation templates and standards to streamline the policy creation process.
- Conduct regular reviews of existing documentation to identify outdated or irrelevant content and initiate updates.
- Support the communication of new or updated policies to relevant staff members.
- Contribute to training materials related to policy implementation and awareness.
Required Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proven ability to draft, edit, and proofread complex documents with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
- Basic understanding of document management principles and version control.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
- Previous experience in a documentation, administrative, or compliance role, preferably within a legal or regulated environment.
- Familiarity with document management systems (DMS) or content management systems (CMS).
- Experience with legal terminology or a strong willingness to learn specific industry jargon.
- Project management skills for overseeing documentation lifecycles.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary.
- Flexible remote working environment.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Access to employee assistance programs.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Contribution to a highly respected and long-established legal firm.
How to Apply
If you are a highly organized individual with a passion for precise documentation and a desire to contribute to a leading legal firm, we encourage you to apply! Please click on the application link below to submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this remote role.